Freelance IT Manager M/V/X

Description de la fonction

Our client is a leading European wholesale and distribution group in the apparel sector, headquartered in Belgium, operating across multiple brands and geographies. They are currently in a growth phase, recently expanding via a strategic acquisition to strengthen their footprint in the promotional garments / wholesale market.

• Define and implement a group-wide IT strategy aligned with business growth and shareholder goals.
• Establish governance, standards and best practices for IT across multiple countries and business units.
• Partner with the CFO, executive leadership and business stakeholders to maximise the contribution of IT to profitability and operational excellence.
• Oversee IT operations ensuring the infrastructure, ERP/CRM, digital platforms are secure, reliable and scalable.
• Lead the centralisation and harmonisation of systems (ERP, CRM, infrastructure, digital platforms) across the group.
• Strengthen cybersecurity, compliance and data management frameworks across jurisdictions.
• Define and monitor KPIs to drive transparency, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Lead, inspire and grow international IT teams, fostering a high-performance culture of ownership, accountability and innovation.
• Drive digital transformation initiatives: automation, AI, data-driven solutions, customer experience improvement and operational streamlining.
• Ensure IT systems and architectures are designed for agility, scalability and future growth.

Profil

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or Business IT (or equivalent).
• At least 10 years of progressive experience in IT leadership, ideally at group / international level and across multi-entity environments.
• Proven track record of IT integrations, digital transformation and managing complex multi-country IT ecosystems.
• Deep hands-on expertise in ERP, infrastructure, cybersecurity, business systems and IT governance.
• Exceptional leadership skills - experience guiding cross-functional, multicultural teams.
• Strong strategic execution capability: defining roadmaps and delivering on day-to-day operational excellence.
• High business acumen: able to translate IT initiatives into value for customers, employees and shareholders.
• Change-management skills: leading transformation, navigating complexity, encouraging innovation.
• Excellent communication skills in English (mandatory), German highly valued; French or other EU languages are an asset.

Avantages du poste

• A high-impact leadership position with direct influence on the IT future of the entire group.
• The opportunity to shape and drive the digital transformation of a fast-growing international organisation.
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial, innovation-driven culture anchored in sustainability, excellence and growth.
• Significant responsibility, exciting challenges, and competitive compensation and benefits.

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